Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it’s “clear the route the membership desires to go in” after signing a brand new long-term cope with Spurs.
The Netherlands worldwide joined from Wolfsburg in 2023 initially on a six-year settlement till 2029.
BBC Sport understands Van de Ven was contemplating his future in north London earlier than the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi in March, which proved essential within the 25-year-old’s choice to increase his keep in north London.
Van de Ven helped Spurs win the Europa League in 2025 and likewise captained the aspect in the course of the remaining six matches of final season as they escaped relegation from the Premier League.
“I’ve all the time liked Spurs, from the primary day I stepped in right here,” stated Van de Ven.
“I like the membership, I like the followers and I’ve developed rather well right here. It is clear the route the membership desires to go in and I need to be part of it. I am enthusiastic about what’s to return.”
Spurs boss De Zerbi described Van de Ven as “top-of-the-line centre-backs in Europe and an essential participant for us”.
“We’re constructing one thing robust right here, and gamers like Micky are an essential a part of that future,” the Italian supervisor stated.
Van de Ven has made 96 appearances in all competitions since arriving from the Bundesliga and gained 24 caps for the Netherlands, who he represented on the World Cup this summer season.
Tottenham have completed seventeenth in back-to-back seasons and narrowly prevented relegation on the ultimate day of 2025-26.
However they’ve spent £237m this summer season, together with a membership file £100m to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.
